showing 12 games
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| Beyond Good & Evil | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montpellier) | 2003 | abominations actionadventure aircushionvehicle aliens animalpeople bechdelwallace bossbattles chargedattack city cliffhanger companion conspiracy cooperation eldritchabominations elevators espionage fantasyworld femaleprotagonist fictionaluniverse greatesthits guidedweapons hovervehicle humanoidprotagonist industrial-setting insectoids jadeengine journalistprotagonist meleeweapons minigames monsters moon photographing polearms postcreditsscene protectioncomplex rating-esrb-t rating-pegi-7 rebellion rebelprotagonist rewardingvandalism robots savepoints sciencefantasy shopping spacecraft spacecraft-small staves stormtroopereffect stylized subterranean undefinedsetting voiceovers | Delve into a larger-than-life-quest, where you will gather evidence, expose twisted propaganda and finally unravel the conspiracy. Experience total freedom of movement and discovery as you journey by foot, spaceship and hovercraft through bustling futuristic cities, fantastical landscapes, and even the moon. Use martial arts, stealth, wit and cunning to gather photographic evidence and defeat the alien invasion.***Armed with her camera, aikido staff, and investigative skills, Jade sets out to expose the secrets behind the alien invaders to liberate the minds of her deceived people. Features: * You are an action reporter uncovering truth in a world full of deception * Fight a sinister conspiracy using stealth, force, and wits * Stop at nothing until the perpetrators are exposed * A journey through the reaches of a strange and ever-changing universe * For 1 player | labelimagesubject |
| Drakengard | Square Enix;Take 2 Interactive (cavia) | 2003 | actionadventure adv-static axes blocking bludgeons breathweapons censored chapterreplay chapterreplay-prochronic children childsoldiers city companion dashing dehumanization difficulty dodging dragons dragons-western drakengard-series equipmentexperience fae fortress ghosts goblinoids goblins graybrown hackandslash incest jumping latestart magic maleprotagonist map meleeweapons militantprotagonist objectiveindicator origlang-japanese orphanprotagonist radar rating-esrb-m rating-pegi-16 riding serious skeletons soldiers sorcery soulbond speedbuildup substitutespeaker sweepingstrikes swords undead unlockable-difficulty walking war warriorprotagonist wasteland weaponexperience xp-kills | Cast in a chaotic world of dragon pacts and warfare, Drakengard combines unique action RPG elements into a profoundly tragic saga. Developed by team members from blockbuster titles as Resident Evil Code: Veronica, the Bust-a-Groove series and Ace Combat, Drakengard seeks to immerse the player in an all-new gameplay experience, combining reality and interactivity.*** [12]***Japanese version [32] | labelimagesubject |
| Haunting Ground | Capcom (Capcom Entertainment) | 2005 | actionadventure anxiety autumnal castle clothingchanges companion constrainedlocale controllayouts controlmalfunction criware defenseless distortedvision dodging doors fanservice fearofnothing femaleprotagonist gore graybrown healingitems healthregen hiding idlenoise inventory itemglow juggernauts keys laboratory ladders multipleendings nohud overpowered pacifisthorror paranormal pet rating-esrb-m rewardingvandalism savepoints spiritualsuccessor stamina stumbling survivalhorror teenprotagonist unarmedfighting walking willowisps | Product code: [code]SLES-52877[/code] (PAL) EAN-13: [code]5055060922941[/code]***Spiritual successor to the [url=/groups/info/clocktower-series]Clock Tower[/url] series.***Haunting Ground is set in a mysterious castle that has become a prison for two innocent characters- an orphaned young girl and a white shepherd dog. The game combines a compelling ambiance of terror and solitude with challenging puzzles and a unique gameplay approach. Players take on the role of Fiona Belli, an 18-year-old girl who is the sole survivor of a tragic car accident that has claimed both her parents. When she regains consciousness following the accident, she finds herself locked up in an unfamiliar old castle, with no clear way out. As she makes her way through unsettling surroundings, she encounters an array of strange inhabitants and learns that she has become the heiress of the mysterious castle upon her parents' death. She also comes across Debilitas, a deformed and disturbed man who chases her relentlessly. Luckily, she meets a white shepherd dog named Hewie who has also been trapped in the castle. By saving him from the shackles that imprison him, an instant bond is formed. [R2D2-A] | labelimagesubject |
| Ico | Sony Computer Entertainment (Team Ico;Japan Studio) | 2001 | 1life archaicearth artlang bilingualdialogue bludgeons book childprotagonist companion constrainedlocale deathless deathpits did difficulty-single environmentalpuzzle escape fortress ico improvisedweapons interactivetriggers jumping knockback knockdown ledges monsters nohud oneofakind pressureplates protect puzzlebosses rating-esrb-t rescue ruins safeledges savepoints scenic serious shadows speech-gibberish titularcharacter uniqueprotagonist uvl-missingimages walking | Ico incorporates elements from puzzle, adventure, strategy, fighting, and role-playing-game genres. It's the tale of a courageous young boy on a heroic journey through an unknown castle to save a princess and discover his own mysterious fate. Faced with numerous puzzles, ranging from simple mazes to complex brainteasers, Ico invites gamers into a deep, mysterious story line with beautiful, dreamlike graphics. As the story goes, a boy is born once every generation with horns. Thought to be the minion of an evil spirit, the innocent Ico was captured at age 12 by the village's leaders and brought to a deserted castle to be sacrificed for the good of the community. After the villagers bury him alive in a castle tomb and leave him for dead, he is able to break free of his confines. He then learns of a beautiful young princess who is likewise held captive. From there he embarks on a challenging course through the castle ruins to save her.***[b]missing images:[/b] title, combat, something more interesting for main image***Ico is the story of a young boy who - born with an abnormality which makes him grow horns - is destined to die, to ward off the 'evil eye' that his horns represent. Any misfortune that befalls his village is attributed to Ico, and when the boy turns 12, the villagers decide the time has come to erase his existence before more calamities befall them. Ico is taken away to a secluded cliff-side on which lies a dank, dark and disturbing ancient fortress. Those that place Ico here intend to leave him to starve or freeze to death within these ruinous walls - only then will his curse be lifted from their village. The fortress is uninhabited, they believe, and if any life should exist there, it will be in the form of malign spirits who will surely scare the boy to death if the cold and hunger don't get to him first. But Ico is not alone. In his feverish, dreamy state, the vision of a ghostly female appears before Ico. And when he breaks free from his tomb, Ico learns that this was no dream or trick of the mind - the girl is flesh and blood, and is hanging above him like a delicate, celestial caged bird. As much as Ico needs her help, he soon realises this mysterious girl needs his help, too. So begins a journey in which you, playing as Ico, support Yorda as you look for an escape route. For Yorda, this means freedom from an evil mother who intends to keep her imprisoned in the fortress forever more. For both of you, this means sealing the ultimate pact of friendship - without each other's help, Yorda is doomed to be shackled down by shadowy spirits that lurk in the darkness and you are destined to fulfil your tragic fate. But together, you can overcome evil. Where Yorda is weak, you can be strong. When you don't know where to look, Yorda can point to the light. With each other's encouragement, you can both wake up from your nightmares. [Sony]***Was made into a novel called [i]ICO: Castle of Mist[/i] ([i]ICO -霧の城-[/i] or [i]ICO -Kiri no Shiro-[/i]) in 2004 by Miyuki Miyabe (ISBN 4-06-212441-6).***1998 Development started for PSX 1999 Switched to PS2***NA 2001-08-24 JP 2001-12-06 JP 2004-08-05 (budget re-release) EU 2002-03-20 EU 2006-02-17 (re-release) Asia 2002-01-13 South Korea 2002-02-22 China 2004-01-?? | labelimagesubject |
| Jak 3 | SCEA (Naughty Dog) | 2004 | companion goallanuage hoverboard humanoidprotagonist jakanddaxter kineticaengine platinum precursors | Jak 3 concludes the Jak and Daxter trilogy with a truly plot-driven adventure game filled with friendship, betrayal, death, and a long-awaited understanding of the Precursor civilization that has, until now, remained a mystery. One year has passed since Jak and Daxter saved Haven City from Kor and the attacking Metal Heads, yet Haven City is still immersed in deadly chaos as three groups fight for control of the streets. The people of Haven City have grown to distrust Jak's dark powers, and as rumors boil of Jak's ties with Krew and Kor, the city blames Jak for its current woeful circumstances. When the palace is destroyed by a surprise Metal Head attack, even Ashelin cannot protect Jak as the High Council's power broker, Count Veger, forces Jak into banishment to the desolate Wasteland. Jak is flown to the harsh island and dumped. With Daxter and Pecker bravely by his side, the three begin their next adventure where the battle for the city has just begun. Five times the size of Haven City, the Wasteland is a desert environment with multiple areas including mines and a volcano. Given the enormity and variance in terrain, vehicles play a large role as off-road transportation is introduced, fueled by a true-to-life physics engine. With a rugged new look and suited with armor, Jak is also equipped with an arsenal of new weapons with upgradeable mods that enable players to increase their firepower and enjoy the freedom to strategize and activate their arsenal at any time. As Jak has been exposed to Light Eco, players can now experience Jak's magnificent transformation to Light Jak. With a glowing electric blue aura and a massive wing span, Light Jak introduces new move sets, including the ability to glide great distances, emit an energy to block enemy attack, and power up at anytime, all of which provide the player with a sense of being invincible. Dark Jak also returns with more capabilities, forcing Jak to find a balance between light and dark. Additionally, game developer Naughty Dog continues to push the genre forward with the introduction of new technology. For the first time in the franchise, enemies feature realistic ragdoll physics, which will allow gamers to witness a unique death for each enemy that is killed. Naughty Dog has also implemented independent cloth movement technology and enhanced the enemy artificial intelligence (AI) with wall climbing and smart formation capabilities. Features: * An arsenal of new weapons with upgradeable mods * Enemies fall with realistic ragdoll physics * For 1 player * Action adventure game * Play as both Dark Jak and now Light Jack with new move sets, such as the ability to glide over great distances [R2D2-A] | labelimagesubject |
| Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy | Sony Computer Entertainment (Naughty Dog) | 2001 | actionadventure companion goallanuage humanoidprotagonist island itemglow jakanddaxter kineticaengine ledges midairjumping monsters powerups precursors silentprotagonist subtitledeficient swimming tropic tumbling unarmedfighting wintery | While exploring some ancient ruins on a forbidden island off the coast, Jak's best friend, Daxter, is knocked into a vat of Dark Eco--a terrifying and deadly substance that could corrupt the world forever--transforming him into a weasel-like rodent. The village sage, Samos Hagai, tells Jak that there's only one person who holds the secrets to transforming Daxter back. Now the pair must set out on a quest in search of a wise old sage who has the power to restore Daxter to his former self.*** [100]*** [12]*** [32] | labelimagesubject |
| Jak II | Sony Computer Entertainment (Naughty Dog) | 2003 | city companion driving dystopian goallanuage hijacking hoverboard humanoidprotagonist itemglow jakanddaxter kineticaengine ledges midairjumping minimap objectiveindicator rebellion unarmedfighting walking | Featuring advanced technology and characters both familiar and new, Jak II is a true plot-driven adventure game, where every mission has a direct effect on the storyline. With stunning graphics and animations, Jak II takes gamers on a journey through an enormous mystical world, darker than they have experienced before, as an immersive tale unfolds.*** [100]*** [12]*** [32] | labelimagesubject |
| Portal Runner | 3DO | 2001 | companion dinosaurs femaleprotagonist rating-elspa-3 rating-esrb-e | Vikki Grimm, one of the stars of the Army Men Series of games has gotten a game of her own, with Portal Runner. Vikki and her lion are hurled to a new world by her evil nemesis Bridgett Bleu. In this action/ adventure you'll need to take on merciless bad guys, survive perilous traps and solve mind-bending puzzles. Move over Lara Croft, there's a new queen of adventure in town and her name is Vikki Grimm. [R2D2-A] | labelimagesubject |
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Ubisoft;SCE Japan Studio (Ubisoft Montreal) | 2003 | 4thwallbroken aaa actionadventure antiquity arabianfantasy companion elevatorbattle environmentalpuzzle greatesthits hackandslash jadeengine meleeweapons movie oldarabian-theme pandorasbox platinum pop-sandsoftime princeofpersia rating-esrb-t redemption semiteprotagonist time-theme timecontrol titlementioned titularcharacter undo unreliablenarrator voiceovers wallrunning | Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfil his destiny. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time represents a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming forever. Erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present in real-time for unlimited gameplay variations. Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient, mythical, and deadly, Persia holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer. The epic legends and deadly creatures of mythic Persia burn to life in this suspense-filled tale, featuring more twists and turns than the labyrinthine Palace itself. The creator of the original Prince of Persia, and acknowledged godfather of the action-adventure genre, Jordan Mechner, has consulted on all facets of game design--including storyline, cinematics, programming and artistic vision.***Embody a legendary hero with gravity-defying acrobatics, fercious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his bidding. Wield the power of the Sands of Time - a force allowing the Prince to erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present. Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient Persia, mythical and deadly, holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer.***Aided by the seductive princess and the "Sands of Time", the Prince must restore peace to Time itself. Features: * Action Adventure game with lifelike animation * Perform acrobatic combos to outwit the enemy * Rich Non-player characters * Use the magic dagger to manipulate time * For 1 player | labelimagesubject |
| Rule of Rose | Sony Computer Entertainment;Atlus;505 Game Street (Punchline) | 2006 | 1930s 20thcentury actionadventure aircraft-location banned capacity-slots children companion dingy femaleprotagonist filmgrain flowermotif grapplers graybrown improvisedweapons itemglow keys limitedcapacity mansion narrator nohud nonchoices pet psychologicalhorror roses roses-other roses-red savepoints serious splatter stranded survivalhorror teenprotagonist titlementioned uselessadults | labelimageminimize | |
| Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes | LucasArts (Krome Studios) | 2009 | adv-xpdistr alternatingprotagonist canon cartoon challenges companion deathpits difficulty dodging energyweapons fallbackweapon grenades healthregen healthregen-fast hijacking lightsabers meleeweapons midairjumping militaryfiction powerups psychicpowers psychics rating-esrb-t robots sciencefantasy starwars starwars-skywalker swords tutorial visualizedtrajectory walljumping war xp-kills xp-objects | Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes lets Star Wars fans young and old live out the sweeping galactic adventures of the Clone Wars. For the first time ever, players can fight as their favorite Jedi and clone troopers from the pre-eminent animated television series - from familiar faces like Anakin Skywalker to new heroes like Clone Captain Rex. A brand-new storyline, which bridges the gap between season one and two, takes the player on a multi-faceted adventure to stop a mysterious techno assassin's destructive plot. Built around two-player cooperative action, the accessible controls and family-friendly gameplay bring Star Wars fans across generations together like never before to fight the evil Separatists and restore peace to the galaxy. Play as your favourite Jedi heroes including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Mace Windu, and Kit Fisto. Slice and dice your way through Separatist droids with your lightsaber and Force powers and use your agility to perform amazing leaps and navigate levels filled with interactivity. Turn your enemies into weapons as you commandeer droids and use their unique abilities to blast enemies and solve puzzles as a Jedi. Be part of an elite clone trooper squad with unique gameplay that puts fire-power at your fingertips. Blast droids and unleash devastation with heavy weapons like rocket launchers and thermal detonators as Commander Cody, Captain Rex and all of your favourite clone troopers. Compete against a friend with in-level challenges for rewards and points to be spent to upgrade your character and unlock bonus items. | labelimagesubject |
| The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon | Vivendi Games;Activision (Étranges Libellules) | 2008 | actionadventure adv-objects adv-ptdistr ancientenemy apocalyptic aspectratio-16-9 aspectratio-4-3 bonusbosses bossbattles breathweapons burrowers cave childprotagonist city colossi combomoves companion cooperation crystals dam difficulty-single dodging dolbydigital dragonprotagonist elevators felinoids flying forest ghosts giantmonsters gliding grappling inorganics invisiblewalls itemsets ladders ledges legendofspyro magic midairjumping monsters mp-campaign mp-cooperative mp-dropin multiprotagonists mythicalprotagonist noenergyregen nofalldamage quicktimeevent rage rating-esrb-e10 retrypoints rewardingvandalism ruins sequence-defend speech-gibberish spyro subterranean thedestroyer title-animated title-cinematic titularcharacter town tutorial unarmedfighting unduehaste volcanic walking widescreen | For 1-2 players simultaneously. Second player can take control of the remaining dragon at any time and leave it under CPU control at any time. | labelimageminimize |
